Declarations: The Coverage Opinions Interview With Ben BrafmanThe Lawyer Who Pulls Rabbits Out Of Hats
New York magazine named Ben Brafman “Best Criminal Lawyer in New York.” For 40-plus years the lawyer who often refers to himself as a short Jewish guy has been triumphing in cases that looked like Hail Marys. When the most powerful people in the city that never sleeps get in trouble they turn to Ben Brafman. I had the privilege of spending an hour with its king of the hill, top of the heap criminal defense attorney. He explained to me why he has one of the hardest jobs in America.